Fascinating African Black Oystercatcher in South Africa (00003801)

Description: The African Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini) is the only species of Oystercatchers that breeds in Africa. These rare endemic coastal birds in South Africa are acutely threatened by extinction. Despite 75 percent of the world population of the African Black Oystercatcher living in South Africa and on the coast of Namibia, less than 500 breeding pairs were counted in 2001. Immediate protective measures are urgently required as the species is on the red list.

Location: Western Cape, Dyer Island, South Africa

Date of Capture: 13.05.2001